Lgbtq etc
LGBTQIA Resource Center Glossary
GLOSSARY
The terms and definitions below are always evolving, changing and often imply different things to different people. They are provided below as a starting point for discussion and understanding. This Glossary has been collectively built and created by the staff members of the LGBTQIA Resource Center since the early s.
These are not universal definitions. This glossary is provided to help give others a more thorough but not entirely comprehensive understanding of the significance of these terms. You may even consider asking someone what they mean when they use a term, especially when they use it to narrate their identity. Ultimately it is most important that each individual define themselves for themselves and therefore also define a designation for themselves.
“If I didn't specify myself for myself, I would be crunched into other people's fantasies for me and eaten alive.” -Audre Lorde
This glossary contains terms, such as ableism and disability, that may not be considered directly related to identities of sexuality or gender. T
The following list is neither comprehensive nor incontrovertible, but it&#;s an ever-improving list of definitions for terminology relating to LGBTQ+ identities & people, sexualities, and genders.
advocate – 1noun : a person who actively works to end intolerance, educate others, and support social equity for a marginalized group. 2verb : to actively back or plea in favor of a particular cause, the action of functional to end intolerance or educate others.
agender – adj. : a person with no (or very little) connection to the traditional system of gender, no personal alignment with the concepts of either man or woman, and/or someone who sees themselves as existing without gender. Sometimes called gender neutrois, gender neutral, or genderless.
ally /“al-lie”/ – noun : a (typically straight and/or cisgender) person who supports and respects members of the LGBTQ community. We regard people to be active allies who take action on in support and respect.
androgyny /“an-jrah-jun-ee”/ (androgynous) – 1 noun. : a gender expression that has elements of both
ETC Handbook on the Womxn loving womxn, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer (LGBTQ) Travel Segment
Engaging with the LGBTQ market should be about creating a safe and welcoming environment for LGBTQ travellers, and communicating it with understanding and respect
This review has been commissioned with the aim of helping the members of the European Travel Commission (ETC) to understand the characteristics of the lesbian, homosexual, bisexual, transgender and gay (LGBTQ) market segment, and in particular the dynamics that influence the ask for from this segment from five of Europe’s major source markets: Brazil, China, Japan, Russia and the United States.
As this record will explain, over the past two decades, the global LGBTQ population has become more visible due to a variety of factors. As the noticeability of this group increases, the considerable diversity of this group is becoming better understood, itself helping to drive the process of social acceptance. The increased visibility of LGBTQ people has also raised their profile as a consumer segment; a segment with particular interests, motivati
Glossary of Terms: LGBTQ
Definitions were drafted in collaboration with other U.S.-based LGBTQ group organizations and leaders. Notice acknowledgements section.
Additional terms and definitions about gender identity and gender utterance, transgender people, and nonbinary people are available in the Transgender Glossary.
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*NOTE: Ask people what terms they utilize to describe their sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression before assigning them a label. Outside of acronyms, these terms should only be capitalized when used at the beginning of a sentence.
LGBTQ
Acronym for womxn loving womxn, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer. The Q generally stands for queer when LGBTQ organizations, leaders, and media use the acronym. In settings offering aid for youth, it can also stand for questioning. LGBT and LGBTQ+ are also used, with the + added in recognition of all non-straight, non-cisgender identities. (See Transgender Glossary ) Both are acceptable, as are other versions of thi